Hot Chocolate
Quiet Heron

Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate made with real dark chocolate and cocoa, perfect for cold evenings.

12Min
2Servings
245Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianGluten freeKid friendlyvegetarian
#hot drink#chocolate#winter#comfort food

Equipment

saucepan
stove
bowl
measuring spoon
mixing spoon
ladle
cup

Ingredients

Ingredients

milk (warm)

400 ml

cornflour

1 tsp

cocoa powder

1 tbsp

sugar

2 tbsp

dark chocolate

30 g

Instructions

1

Heat the milk

Pour 400 ml milk into a saucepan and bring to heat on medium-low flame.

3 minLow heat
2

Prepare cornflour slurry

Mix warm milk with 1 tsp cornflour in a small bowl to create a slurry. Set aside.

1 min
3

Add cocoa powder

Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the warm milk and stir continuously to mix well.

1 minMedium heat
4

Add sugar

When milk comes to a boil, add 2 tbsp sugar and stir until dissolved.

2 minMedium heat
5

Add cornflour slurry

Pour the cornflour slurry into the milk and stir continuously to prevent lumps.

1 minMedium heat
6

Boil briefly

Stir until no lumps remain and boil for one minute.

1 minMedium heattimer 1 min
7

Add dark chocolate

Add dark chocolate and stir continuously until completely melted.

2 minMedium heat
8

Serve hot

When the hot chocolate reaches a smooth consistency, it is ready to serve.

1 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 1-2 minutes or reheat on stovetop

Best enjoyed fresh. Reheat gently to avoid scorching.

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